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Renee DeVuyst, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centered
- Motivational interviewing
- Strength-based focus
About Renee
Renee DeVuyst is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and a wide range of life changes. Renee also supports concerns related to relationships, intimacy, sleep and eating issues, career strain, ADHD, and caregiver or aging-related stress.
She trained in counselor education and has practised in varied settings since earning her master's degree from SUNY Brockport. Her work has included clients impacted by domestic violence, sexual abuse, substance use, and other complex challenges. She has also facilitated treatment with people who have been perpetrators of violent or sexual behaviors.
Renee uses a primarily person-centered stance, focusing on clear, engaged interaction rather than silence. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when it suits the problem to help identify unhelpful thoughts and plan small changes. Motivational Interviewing and strength-based ideas guide conversations about readiness and practical next steps.
Expect sessions that mix listening, reflection, and direct feedback. Renee aims to validate what someone is feeling while also pointing out inconsistencies that get in the way of goals. She describes her overall approach as integrative, balancing acceptance with change-oriented techniques.
She offers sessions through multiple communication platforms and has experience using text, phone, and video chat. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Renee commonly blends Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches. Client-Centered work focuses on listening closely and reflecting what someone says to help them clarify their own values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior, and outlines specific steps to test different ways of responding to stress or anxiety.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who are unsure about change. That method uses focused questions and practical reflections to strengthen motivation and plan small achievable steps. Together these approaches let the therapist and client try clear, structured methods while respecting the client’s perspective and pace.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. Renee will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences, adjusting the mix as progress is reviewed. Sessions emphasize short-term planning, tracking small experiments, and practical problem solving.
The original biography notes experience across text, phone, and video chat. Confirm current session format options before booking to be sure they meet your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people choose whether to use video or phone depending on bandwidth or comfort.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, caregiver and aging-related stress, ADHD, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used as one of several tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to plan concrete behavioral changes when relevant to the presenting problem.
What is her clinical background?
She has 18 years of practice experience and earned a master's degree in Counselor Education from SUNY Brockport.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a New York state license and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what do they cost?
She uses a subscription model for sessions that varies by location and can be canceled at any time; specific costs depend on the client location.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
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